Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 126

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Add washer fluid in the following
situations:
● A washer does not work.
● The warning message appears

on the multi-information display
(if equipped).

NOTICE

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When recharging the battery
Never recharge the battery while the engine is running. Also, be sure all
accessories are turned off.

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When adding distilled water (vehicles with maintenance type battery)
Avoid overfilling. Water spilled during battery recharging may cause corro-
sion.

Washer fluid

WARNING

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When adding washer fluid
Do not add washer fluid when the engine is hot or running as washer fluid
contains alcohol and may catch fire if spilled on the engine etc.

NOTICE

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Do not use any fluid other than washer fluid 
Do not use soapy water or engine antifreeze instead of washer fluid.
Doing so may cause streaking on the vehicle’s painted surfaces.

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Diluting washer fluid
Dilute washer fluid with water as necessary. 
Refer to the freezing temperatures listed on the label of the washer fluid bot-
tle.

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You may drain the fuel filter yourself. However, as the operation is dif-
ficult, we recommend having it drained by any authorized Toyota
dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped profes-
sional. Even if you decide to drain it yourself, contact any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
The water in the fuel filter needs to be drained if one of the following
symptoms occurs:

X

Vehicles without multi-information display
When the fuel system warning light flashes and a buzzer sounds.
(

→P. 569)

X

Vehicles with multi-information display
When “WATER ACCUMULATION IN FUEL FILTER SEE
OWNER’S MANUAL”/“Water accumulation in fuel filter See owner’s
manual” is shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer
sounds

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Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch
to the “LOCK” position.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Turn the engine switch off.
Place a small tray under the drain plug or drain hose to catch the
water and any fuel that comes out.
Perform the draining as shown in the illustration.

Turn the drain plug counter-
clockwise about 2 to 2 1/2
turns. 

Loosening more than this will
cause water oozing from around
the drain plug.

Operate the priming pump
until fuel begins to run out.

After draining, tighten the drain plug by hand.

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: See “Checking your vehicle’s model” if you are not sure of which model

your vehicle is. (

→P. 11)

Fuel filter (diesel engine only)

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AdBlue™ is used to reduce the amount of nitrogen oxides in exhaust
gas. AdBlue™ is consumed in the process of driving. Therefore,
observe the following precautions.
● 1.0 L (1.1 qt., 0.9 Imp.qt.) of AdBlue™ is consumed every 1000 km

(621 miles) to 1500 km (932 miles). Normally, after a full refill, the
vehicle can be driven for approximately 15000 km (9321 miles)
before all AdBlue™ is depleted. 
However, AdBlue™ may become completely depleted sooner
depending on driving conditions.

● When the possible driving range based on the remaining amount of

AdBlue™ reaches approximately 2400 km (1492 miles), the low
AdBlue™ level warning light turns on and a warning message is
displayed.

● When AdBlue™ is depleted, the engine cannot be restarted. 
● If AdBlue™ is accidentally spilled while refilling, vehicle parts, paint,

etc. may be damaged.

When AdBlue™ needs to be refilled, have it refilled at any authorized
Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional.
It may be a criminal offence to use a vehicle that does not consume
any reagent if it is required for the reduction of emissions.

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AdBlue™ warning light and warning message

When the AdBlue™ level is low,
the low AdBlue™ level warning
light turns on and a warning
message appears on the multi-
information display. (

→P. 582) 

When refilling AdBlue™ by
yourself in an emergency, be
sure to follow the correct refill-
ing procedures. (

→P. 515)

AdBlue™ (if equipped)

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Refilling AdBlue™

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Use AdBlue™ (compliant with ISO 22241-1).
AdBlue™ is a trademark of the German Association of the Automotive
Industry (VDA).

●

Before driving for a long period of time in an area where AdBlue™ cannot
be refilled, consult any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly
qualified and equipped professional.

NOTICE

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When the AdBlue™ level is low
When AdBlue™ is depleted, the engine cannot be restarted. 
Be sure to have AdBlue™ refilled at any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional before it is
completely depleted.